What type of study is this?

This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To estimate scoliosis prevalence and characterize its types among Ethiopian schoolchildren aged 6-15 years.

March 22, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

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Cross-sectional screening revealed low scoliosis prevalence in Ethiopian schoolchildren, suggesting improved diagnostic pathways are needed.

To estimate scoliosis prevalence and characterize its types among Ethiopian schoolchildren aged 6-15 years.
Screening of 32,000 schoolchildren using Adam’s Forward Bend Test and scoliometer
Referred suspected cases for radiographic confirmation
Data analysis using chi-square tests, t-tests, and Python software
Scoliosis prevalence found to be low at 0.15% in the screened population
Congenital scoliosis was most common (61.9%) with male predominance
Cobb angle had a mean of 47.4°, mostly affecting the thoracic spine (52.4%)

Wakoya et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional screening revealed low scoliosis prevalence in Ethiopian schoolchildren, suggesting improved diagnostic pathways are needed.